# 99. When the Teacher Asks ‘What Can I Do to Help? But You Don’t Know What to Say

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Podcast: [ADHD Mums](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-mums-6363089)
Published: 2026-04-22T19:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://adhdmums.com.au/captivate/when-the-teacher-asks-what-can-i-do-to-help-but-you-dont-know-what-to-say
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## Resource

If your child looks ‘fine’ at school… but falls apart the second they get home — this episode is for you. 🧠 What We Cover in This Episode: What masking really looks like in a classroom setting Why ‘they’re fine at school’ can be deeply misleading The invisible work happening before the school day even starts Why internalising kids are often missed entirely What it costs to ‘look like you’re coping’ all day Why asking a child to self-advocate isn’t always realistic How anxiety builds when expectations aren’t predictable The difference between behaviour you can see… and effort you can’t Why some kids nod, smile… and completely miss instructions What actually reduces stress in the classroom (and what doesn’t) 💭 This episode is for you if: Your child holds it together at school but unravels at home You’ve been told ‘we’re not seeing that here’ Your child doesn’t speak up when they’re struggling You can see the effort they’re putting in — even if others can’t you’re trying to explain your child to the school and not being heard You feel stuck between what you see… and what they report 📬 Check out my Free Resources on Schools: The School Complaint & Escalation Guide for Parents https://adhdmums.com.au/product/school-complaint-escalation-guide/ 📬 Check out my Paid Resource on Schools: When School Looks Fine But Isn’t Understanding Burnout, Masking & School Can’t Making School Work: A Parent’s Guide to Neurodivergent Kids and the System School Advocacy Hub of Resources https://adhdmums.com.au/advocacy/ 📬 Listener Questions & Community 🎙️ Ask a Listener Question (voice) Voice notes are preferred when possible — hearing your voice helps add context — but you’re very welcome to submit a written question instead. Send me a WhatsApp voice message here: https://wa.me/614…

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